What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Teacher - 3rd/4th Grade (beginning 2026-2027 School Year) position at Cabot School?
At Cabot School, we strive to ensure all students experience a culture of inclusion and belonging. Students and staff live our core values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance. All students feel well-known by each other and by the adults in their lives at school. We seek a teacher willing to be part of a team and collaborate with a wide variety of professionals to meet each student’s needs. We seek someone who shares our values and can build a culture of inclusion and belonging that allows students to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
This position is a full-time position beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking a teacher with experience and a love of children in elementary grades who has experience with and a commitment to:
Instruction and Curriculum:
The teacher will create and adapt math and science lessons aligned with state standards and school curriculum.
The teacher will deliver instruction on a variety of topics, including ratios, pre-algebra, fractions, earth science, life science, and physical science, depending on the specific curriculum.
Curriculum development needs to focus on students' strengths, interests, and varying entry points, utilizing low-floor high-ceiling tasks.
The teacher will utilize technology to enhance the learning experience and support inquiry-based practices.
Project-Based Learning: Planning and implementing rigorous, relevant, real-world projects integrates a variety of skills.
Familiarity with All Learners Network, Illustrative, UDL and best practices in STEM are beneficial.
Assessment and Feedback:
Assess student progress: The teacher will use various assessments, including formative and summative assessments, to monitor student learning and adjust the curriculum accordingly.
Provide feedback: The teacher will offer timely and constructive feedback to students on their work.
Maintain records: The teacher will keep accurate records of student progress, report cards and attendance
Classroom Environment and Management:
The teacher will create a positive learning environment, fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom.
The teacher will effectively manage student behavior and maintain a positive classroom climate.
Knowledge of Responsive classroom and PBIS are beneficial.
Creating a classroom culture characterized by a restorative approach to student relationships fosters a climate of belonging, respect, and inclusion.
Parents as partners: The ideal candidate will have a history of working collaboratively with families and students with diverse backgrounds and needs.
Other Responsibilities:
Participate in professional development: The teacher will participate in ongoing professional development to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Collaborate with colleagues: The teacher will work with other teachers and staff members to support student learning and school-wide initiatives.
Complete administrative tasks: The teacher will complete necessary administrative tasks, such as grading assignments, completing online trainings, and preparing reports
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the content area: Eligible to hold Vermont Certification in Elementary Education
This position is a 1.0 FTE.